Industrial Drives & Automation Engineer

L & S Electric, Inc.; Rothschild (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health First: Medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with generous match

3 weeks PTO, 7 paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Safety glasses and shoe programs

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

L&S Electric, Inc. in Wausau, WI is seeking a self-motivated electrical professional to design and service drives, PLCs, and related automation equipment. You will conduct point‑to‑point wiring checks, test and commission components, and supervise installs for industrial automation projects.

The role requires reading prints, electrical schematics, strong communication, and travel of 25–30% regionally. On‑call six times per year; OT as needed; home office in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Power or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read prints and control/protection schemes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule based on client/customer needs.
• Simultaneously execute multiple projects.
• Utilize the L&S Electric ISO system to ensure quality products and services.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Display a positive can-do attitude.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 25% to 30% national and local travel with overnight stay.
• On-call duty is required, approximately six times per year.
• Home office in Wausau, WI.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekdays, and weekends to meet customer service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Designing systems that include drives, PLCs, and intelligent electronic devices.
• Performing point-to-point wiring checks for electrical circuit testing.
• Servicing, testing, and commissioning drives and other equipment for industrial automation projects.
• Troubleshooting control circuits, communications systems, and protection systems for low-voltage drives.
• Developing project documentation.
• Providing customer training.
• Supervising the installation of drives and other equipment for industrial automation projects.
• Delivering accurate and timely work.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Reading prints/schematics

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power

Job description

L&S Electric, Inc. in Wausau, WI is seeking a self-motivated electrical professional to design and service drives, PLCs, and related automation equipment. You will conduct point‑to‑point wiring checks, test and commission components, and supervise installs for industrial automation projects.

The role requires reading prints, electrical schematics, strong communication, and travel of 25–30% regionally. On‑call six times per year; OT as needed; home office in Wisconsin.